GILBERT ARIZONA TEMPLE
We were able to go through the Temple with the kids before it was dedicated and my kids were just in awe of the beauty and the peace that they saw and felt there. They have both been able to participate with the youth in Baptisms for the Dead and to see other rooms in the Temple was a wonderful experience for them. To go through with my children was a very happy and emotional experience for Kevan and me. For the first time we were all together as a family in the Temple. It will be quite a few years before that happens again so it was such a gift. Both of my kids made the comment that they could not wait to be able to go back someday and see the inside the entire temple once again. Our Bishop said that the youth in our ward would be going to do Baptisms for the Dead in the very near future and they are excited to go again and participate. I love that they love the Gospel!
Gilbert Temple 1/29/2014
Well, it has been six months since my surgery and I still am waiting for the part of recovery where I feel like I am 100% again. I feel 100% better then I did six months ago but not 100% and it has become depressing for me. My doctor tells me it could be a few years before I feel like myself but, being impatient as I am I do not feel like waiting around for that to happen. I find that I try to push the envelope trying to do and live as I use to and it just wipes me out and throws me for a loop but, I guess I figure if I keep trying I will be able to get to that 100% quicker. It is stupid thinking really but, I can't help myself. I have not been myself for so long that I feel like I am drowning, and falling behind. I am not getting any younger and now it feels like I am wasting what youth I have left on not being able to do what I once did. It is so FRUSTRATING! I can however stand to look at myself in the mirror again. My scar had faded a lot and though it is still noticeable to me it is not noticeable to others right away. Time does heal some wounds!
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| 6 DAYS POST SURGERY |
We went mini golfing at Golfland when the kids had a day off from school a few weeks ago and it was very enjoyable. The weather has just been perfect. Not too hot and not cold at all! When you live in the Arizona desert you have to take full advantage of this type of weather while it lasts. We know all to well what is in store right around the corner. We already have a jet skiing trip planned for the weather ahead. Can't believe the kids are down to about 11 weeks of school left!
Keaton has been going to the Stake Dances with his friends from the Ward these past few months and enjoys them a lot. Bailey cannot wait to turn 14 so she can go to the dances too but, this summer she will only be 13 so she a little bit of time. The kids just really love the ward and are so involved with the friends they have made. Bailey Rose has also been babysitting like crazy! She has more money on hand then she knows what to do with. Both the kids are doing well in school with the exception of math for Keaton. He has had quite a struggle trying to keep that grade up. He hates math and is convinced that math hates him. I personally think it is because he got my math skills instead of his dad's, poor kid!
Well, I assume the month of March will fly by fast just like the last two previous months. The 2014 year has been a good one thus far. Hopefully I can continue to keep up to date on the happenings of the family. Unfortunately, considering this is my first post of 2014 I am not been off to a good start!
